EyeOfRa

I am 28 years old and my weight is over 200 lb. To be more exact I weigh 210 lb with a height of 66. I know it's not a healthy weight but at this point I am out of traditional options. I tried all kinds of diets+exercise but nothing works for me. I have back pain, my breasts hurt and I feel constant pain in my heart. I get tired very quickly no matter what I do and I lack energy. I am constantly depressed and exhausted. I feel so lost and I don't know where to start from. Am I considered a right candidate for a lap band surgery? I know it's a very risky and serious procedure but I want to be healthy and I want to live a long healthy life without the fear of diabetes or other dangerous disease because of my weight. Should I talk to my health care provider about it? How do I approach her? Any advice is highly appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you Lulu. You're awesome!

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Thank you for the words of encouragement. I actually feel that I have some hope now. I want to be healthy. I want to live a healthy life without being constantly worried about the diseases that come with obesity. I have military insurance with TriCare. I'm a dependent of an active duty military member. That's why I am a little bit confused on how to approach my assigned civilian health care provider. Thank you!

I am very well aware of the fact that Lap band Surgery is not a magic pill. I never perceived it that way in the first place. I know the risks and the seriousness of such an important procedure. I tried lots of diets, even International diets and I get no positive result out of it. Either I gain more or I stagnate. Thank you for the good wishes.

Hello! My name is Mona and I am 28 years old. I found this Lap band Support website while browsing for info regrading lap band surgery. I hope to find support and lots of useful info here. Thank you!